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Ericsson is opening a state-of-the-art R&D center in Yokohama focused on Radio and Software development. This new hub will support leading Japanese CSPs, partner with local vendors and deliver Japan-driven products and solutions that shape networks worldwide. We are establishing and growing the team and building advanced laboratory and office facilities. We are hiring across different experience levels - from early-career engineers to experienced developers and technical leaders.
The opportunity
We are looking for passionate and driven ENV Verification Engineer to join our IVC (Integration, Verification & Certification) organization and help shape the performance of Ericsson's next generation radio products. IVC is the last step of the development cycle of new Radios. Parts of the activities are done in collaboration with/and according to regulatory bodies/authorities globally to get approvals/certifications enabling market access.
As an ENV Verification engineer, you will focus on verifying node radio performance under a wide range of environmental disturbances such as temperature, power disturbance, lightning, acoustics, and mechanical tests. Your work ensures that radio systems maintain performance, reliability, and compliance when exposed to real-world environmental and electrical stress factors. This role is highly hands-on, and lab- focused, working closely with design and validation teams to identify- troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
You will work with standards and regulatory bodies (3GPP, ETSI, ANSI, FCC) to align test approaches and prepare for next generation needs such as 6G.
As part of our team, you will translate system level requirements into practical and efficient test methods, design and maintain automated verification setups. Your work will be essential to guarantee that our radio solutions meet 3GPP, ETSI, CE, and FCC requirements and deliver world-class performance.
In this role, you will also take part in shaping test requirements and developing robust verification methods that ensure our radio hardware consistently delivers the performance
our customers expect. If you are motivated by technical depth, problem solving, and cross functional teamwork-and you want to be part of a company building the future of radio technology-this is the role for you.
Key responsibilities- Develop end-to-end environmental test strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with product requirements and industry best practices.- Build and maintain test setups, ensure calibration and measurement traceability.- Automate data collection and analysis, produce traceable verification reports, trouble reports, and recommendations.- Verify and validate radio node performance under environmental disturbances, including:- Power Line Disturbances (PLD)- Vibration and earthquake conditions- Climatic stresses (temperature, humidity, etc.)- Jitter and wander effects- Perform RF measurements and analysis to assess radio performance and robustness.- Support troubleshooting and validation activities in close collaboration with design teams.- Execute hands-on lab work involving electrical components, test setups, and measurement equipment.- Partner with product design to drive development and carry out root-cause analysis of issues.- Contribute to continuous improvement of lab methods, safety practices, and verification tooling.- Support compliance activities by mapping requirements to test evidence and maintaining documentation for audits and releases
Who we're looking for
We welcome experienced / senior engineers seeking technical leadership opportunities. Typical skills and background include:- Degree in BSc/MSc in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or a related engineering field- Hands-on experience with environmental testing of electronic hardware (climatic chambers, shakers).- Familiarity with instrumentation (DAQ, thermocouples, accelerometers, power monitoring) and measurement best practices.- Strong documentation skills: test plans, procedures, results, and verification reports.- Knowledge of baseband and radio product concepts and relevant standards (3GPP/ETSI/CE/FCC/Telec)- Strong RF measurement skills and experience with RF instruments.- Proven troubleshooting and methodical problem-solving skills.- Experience in reading and applying regulatory requirements is a plus.- Programming skills for test automation and tools development is a plus.- Test method design and test environment setup experience.- Strong troubleshooting skills, curiosity, and a practical, problem-solving attitude.- Collaboration skills, strong communication. and teamwork abilities to interact effectively with development and product engineering teams.- Comfortable working in Lean/Agile processes and driving continuous improvement.- Result-driven with a service-minded and quality-focused approach.- Ability to work effectively in English; capability to collaborate in Japanese is a strong advantage.
Desirable- Practical experience with base station, radio and baseband products and wireless systems- Experience coordinating third-party testing at accredited labs
What we offer- A central role in the establishment and growth of a new R&D center in Yokohama, with labs and offices designed for cutting-edge radio development- Opportunities to work on products that shape national and global digital infrastructure- A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and speaking up - many career directions and internal mobility- Hands-on work with RF instrumentation and modern test automation frameworks- Competitive compensation and benefits (details discussed during hiring stages)- Support for professional growth, knowledge exchange, and mentoring- Meaningful work on global products with local impact in Japan- Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities- Collaborative environment with close ties to local vendors and operators- Clear career paths from individual contributor to technical leadership or management- Flexible working arrangements and inclusive R&D culture
Join us
If you want to be part of a diverse, innovative team building world-class radios and shaping Japan-driven global solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to help accelerate the rollout of next-generation programmable networks and be part of Ericsson's long-term commitment to Japan.
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Ericsson is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For specific questions about roles or timelines, please reach out to our local recruitment team (contact details on the careers page).
Be part of building high-performance, programmable networks from Yokohama - apply now and help shape the future of radio technology.
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Primary country and city: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 781108
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